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Classic cars, packed streets as Springfield erupts for Route 66 celebration, drawing national attention

April 30, 2026

Classic cars, packed streets as Springfield erupts for Route 66 celebration, drawing national attention

A three-day Route 66 road trip by Steve Doocy of Fox News ends in Springfield, Missouri, where locals and car enthusiasts mark the highway's centennial milestone.

Startling footage from amusement park shows thrill ride halted as guests wait in midair

April 30, 2026

Startling footage from amusement park shows thrill ride halted as guests wait in midair

Dramatic footage shows riders stranded 200 feet in the air on the Supergirl Sky Flight at Six Flags Fiesta Texas after a cellphone policy violation forced the ride to halt.

California nurse awarded $300k after downing 14 shots and blaming cruise for blacking out

April 30, 2026

California nurse awarded $300k after downing 14 shots and blaming cruise for blacking out

A federal jury awarded a nurse $300,000 in damages after she says she was served at least 14 shots of tequila on a Carnival Cruise ship and fell.

Six Flags riders stranded midair after operator halts 200-foot swing ride

April 30, 2026

Six Flags riders stranded midair after operator halts 200-foot swing ride

Guests were left suspended for several minutes before a swing ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas resumed, with one rider calling the experience "scary" as they all waited to be brought down. (Credit: Maria Salazar via Storyful)

2 mystery deaths at Zion National Park prompt urgent questions about visitor safety

April 30, 2026

2 mystery deaths at Zion National Park prompt urgent questions about visitor safety

Two hikers have died within days of each other at Utah's Zion National Park, sparking renewed concerns about the risks of desert hiking and steep trails.

US resumes flights to Venezuela after seven-year hiatus

April 30, 2026

US resumes flights to Venezuela after seven-year hiatus

The first commercial flight from the U.S. to Venezuela in seven years departed Miami on Thursday, marking a symbolic end to decades of socialist decay following the removal of Nicolás Maduro.

Union racked up massive tab on swank DC hotel stay to battle Trump — and still lost

April 30, 2026

Union racked up massive tab on swank DC hotel stay to battle Trump — and still lost

A new report says the SEIU spent $1.2 million at D.C.'s five-star Salamander Hotel during a lobbying trip to oppose Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Steve Doocy on Route 66 Centennial at Missouri history museum

April 30, 2026

Steve Doocy on Route 66 Centennial at Missouri history museum

Steve Doocy visits Springfield, Missouri, the birthplace of Route 66, for its centennial celebration. Doocy tours the History Museum on the Square with Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and country singer Chris Janson.

Kentucky Derby no longer guaranteed boom for Lexington as vacant hotel rooms replace sellouts

April 30, 2026

Kentucky Derby no longer guaranteed boom for Lexington as vacant hotel rooms replace sellouts

Kentucky Derby weekend is no longer a guaranteed sellout for Lexington hotels as attendance patterns shift and economic pressures grow, managers say.

Disneyland cracks down on guest actions with restrictions, sparking hot debate

April 30, 2026

Disneyland cracks down on guest actions with restrictions, sparking hot debate

Driven by today's social media park habits, Disneyland has been implementing an array of park rules, targeting phone use, loose items and ride disruptions.